Quantitative Research Engineer — Trading Tech

DRW Holdings, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance

401k with discretionary employer match

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Research Engineer. This role involves collaborating with a team to implement trading strategies, develop algorithms, and work with advanced technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in software development, particularly in C++ and Python, and a solid understanding of quantitative finance. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent software development skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of object oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics.
• Solid foundation in programming with clear communication and coding skills.
• Strong understanding of computer systems at every level of abstraction.
• Skills in multi-threaded applications.
• Demonstrated ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers to implement research studies and develop algorithms.
• Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large scale data acquisition and visualization.
• Create user interfaces for data exploration and post trade analysis.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle from prototype to production.
• Evaluate new technologies and improve the technology stack.

Skills

Excellent software development skills in modern C++

Excellent software development skills in Python

Understanding of object oriented design

Understanding of data structures

Understanding of algorithms

Understanding of quantitative finance mathematics

Skills in multi-threaded applications

Ability to build software for long term use

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

A leading trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Research Engineer. This role involves collaborating with a team to implement trading strategies, develop algorithms, and work with advanced technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in software development, particularly in C++ and Python, and a solid understanding of quantitative finance. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.